Susan Haas
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Several years in elementary education as a caring, engaged teacher who creates stimulating and safe environments, promotes social and scholastic development and helps enhance unique potential. Energetic, committed and resourceful with a reputation for working well under pressure while maintaining a positive, professional attitude; always ready to take on any challenge. Experienced Leader with Behavioral Health and Intervention experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreK Assistant Educator
Tucson Unified School District
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted educators in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning through one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Coordinated classroom materials, ensuring resources were readily available for instructional activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities by providing consistent feedback and personalized support.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive educational community.
ELA Interventionist
Academies of Math and Science
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Utilize district standard programs to provide critical ELA intervention to below benchmark students K-6. Responsible for testing for SRA Corrective Reading program and achieved having over 80% of students test out or proceed to a higher reading level. Teach and facilitate I-ready My Path program and provide targeted lessons based on trends and progress with test results.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
Reading Interventionist/MTSS Facilitator
Leman Academy of Excellence
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Reading instruction and Intervention utilizing a collaborative model working as a team with general Ed teachers, support specialists and administration to identify and serve scholars who are showing underachievement in academics and behavior.
- Instruct 50 students daily in differentiated, small and individual groups to address specific literacy needs
- Tracks individual progress with weekly fluency checks and cold reads; maintains accurate and complete scholar records as required by district and state
- Analyzes reports and data and plans and facilitates RTI (Response To Intervention) meetings to assess student academic and behavioral challenges
- Enforce classroom expectations and rules to ensure the physical, social and emotional well-being of all students
- Works with classroom teachers to make decisions for accommodations, interventions and general support for students
- Replaced partner in Reading Intervention during her leave and solely handled both classroom curriculum and instruction and reporting as well as completing over 52 RTI meetings over a two month period; most held before and after school
Substitute Teacher
Cambrian School District
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Taught in five schools, grades Pre-K to 5th grade and SDC, requiring on-the-spot problem solving and initiative
- Ensured safe and healthy environment in challenging situations following safety protocols while maintaining an organized educational plan best suited for each class
- Enforced classroom expectations and rules to guarantee the physical, social and emotional well-being of all students
Reading Instructor- RTI
Cambrian School District
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Provided language and reading support and instruction in grades K-5
- Prepared and created fun and thought provoking add-ons to enhance the comprehension and interest level
- Flexible and easily able to shift and change with daily schedule and invent new last minute strategies
- Communicate with teachers to synchronize lessons to achieve reading standard goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education/Rehabilitation
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Elementary educator
- Classroom management
- Effective behavior strategies
- Ten years in behavioral and academic support
- Course content creation
- Targeted reading support
- Effective conflict resolution
- Proficient in promoting healthy educational settings
- Clear communication in presentations
- Efficient organization
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Cooperative teamwork
Certification
- Trainings and Certification
- ADE Substitute PreK-12 Certificate
- CBEST State test (CA)
- AZ IVP and CPR certified. Many classes: Title XI, Anti-harassment, Child Abuse Reporting, Active Shooter, Blood Borne Pathogen, State Reporting Procedures for Child Abuse
Timeline
PreK Assistant Educator
Tucson Unified School District
10.2023 - 11.2024
ELA Interventionist
Academies of Math and Science
10.2021 - 09.2023
Reading Interventionist/MTSS Facilitator
Leman Academy of Excellence
10.2020 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Cambrian School District
08.2015 - 03.2020
Reading Instructor- RTI
Cambrian School District
09.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education/Rehabilitation
University of Arizona